Hotel & Travel

Hotel

Crowne Plaza Albany- The Desmond Hotel

This is where we'll be having all our events. Our reserved block of rooms at the Crowne Plaza is now fully booked. If you'd still like to stay at the hotel, you're welcome to book a room at the standard rate directly through their website or by calling the hotel. We’ve also listed a few other nearby hotel options below for your convenience.

Travel Note

Hotels in the Area

There are many other hotels in the area near our venue. The link below will direct you to our event page that has special group rates for nearby hotels. Here are a few nearby options: -Hotel Trilogy (right across the street from the venue) -Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany -Marriot Albany -Home2 Suites by Hilton Albany -Staybridge Suites Albany-Wolf Road -Hampton Inn Albany-Wolf Road

Flight

Albany International Airport

The Albany Airport is a short ride from our venue and is the most convenient option. The next closest airports will be a few hours away in NJ, NYC, Mass: Newark, JFK, Laguardia, Logan.

Shuttle

From the Airport to the Venue

May 16, 2025 7:00 am

Don't worry about getting an Uber! A shuttle will be running between the Albany airport and The Crowne Plaza hotel for both your arrival and departure. You can find it outside baggage claim.